Master's Degree Programme in Universal Design of ICT - part-time Programplan

Pass or fail.

Internal and external examiners. Oral exams will have two examiners.

In order to be qualified for this Master's programme, applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology or other equivalent qualifications, which include at least 80 ECTS within the field of computer science.

Please note that proof of English proficiency is also required. You are required to upload your own copy of your test results. Please refer to specific information.

When applying, applicants will be ranked in accordance with the regulations relating to admission to Master's Degree Programmes at HiOA.

Applicants with 1-9 ECTS in the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) will get 1 additional point in the application process, ref. § 6 (3) in the admission regulations. Applicants with at least 10 ECTS in the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) will get an additional 2 points in the application process, ref. § 6 (3) in the admission regulations.

Students who get at least one additional point will also be exempt from one of the coursework requirements in MAUU4200 / MAUUD4200, due to their pre-required knowledge.

Admission to single courses from the program has the same academic requirement as general acceptance to the program, ref. § 3 in the admission regulations.

On successful completion of their Master's degree, the candidate should have the following qualifications defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

On successful completion, the candidate

• has advanced knowledge of universal design and specialized knowledge in ICT
• has a thorough knowledge of scholarly theory and methods in universal design of ICT
• can apply knowledge in new areas of universal design of ICT
• can analyse problems and solutions based on the history, traditions, characteristics and societal context of universal design and ICT

Skills

On successful completion, the candidate

• can analyse and deal critically with various sources of information and use them to structure and formulate scholarly arguments
• can analyse existing theories, methods and interpretations within universal design of ICT and work independently with practical and theoretical problem solving
• can use relevant research and development methods in an independent manner
• can plan and implement an independent, well-defined research or development project under supervision and in accordance with applicable norms for research ethics guidelines

General competence

On successful completion, the candidate

• can analyse relevant academic, professional and research ethical problems
• can apply his/her knowledge and skills in new areas to carry out advanced assignments and projects within universal design of ICT
• can communicate comprehensive and independent study and master language and terminology in universal design of ICT
• can communicate academic problems, analysis and conclusions in universal design of ICT to both specialists and the general public
• can contribute to new thinking and innovation processes within universal design of ICT
• has practical experience working with diverse user groups with a variety of needs for universal design

Note that the individual course descriptions provide further details.

The part-time programme consists of 120 ECTS credits.

• 50 ECTS compulsory courses
• 10 ECTS advanced and elective courses
• 60 ECTS Master's Thesis

The following table shows the overall structure of the part-time programme.

Elective course

See course descriptions MAUUD5010 / MAUUD5020 / MAUUD5030, 10 ECTS MAUUD5900 Master's Thesis Project phase III

Please note that the elective courses will only be offered if enough student are registered for the course. 

The master level course STKD6030 Universal Design Fieldwork - International Mobility (part of the OsloMet International Summer School) is approved as an elective course in this master degree. Contact the faculty student administration if you have taken this course and want to include in your degree.

The master project

Master's Thesis Project phase III Final exam MAUUD5900 Master's Thesis (60 ECTS)

The Master project (MAUUD5910, MAUUD5920, MAUUD5900) counts 60 ECTS credits, starts in the 3rd semester, and is distributed over six semesters. The 5th, 6th and 8th semesters are dedicated solely to the Master project.

The learning outcomes will be achieved by means of different learning methods adapted to each individual course. Teaching methods include lectures, assignments, seminars, project work and the use of online learning resources. Project work is carried out both in groups and individually.

The programme is based on student-centred learning methods, with student-run seminars and project work that require active participation from students. Students will receive feedback on their presentations and reports.

For seminar-based courses, it is essential for students to be prepared to follow the presentations and actively participate in projects and discussions.

This programme is suitable for incoming exchange students in the first semester taking these courses; MAUU4100, MAUU4200 and MAUU4300, totalling 30 ECTS.

Students affiliated with the programme have two opportunities to apply for doing parts of the programme abroad.

1. In the 3rd semester, students who choose to take the elective course MAUU5030 / MAUUD5030 Globalization of Technology 10 ECTS, may apply to carry out a course project abroad for one to four weeks.
2. In the 3rd or 4th semester, students may apply to carry out parts of their master projects and proceed to write their Master's Thesis abroad. This must be based on a "professor-to-professor" arrangement, with an agreement between the student's appointed supervisor and a professor at a higher educational institution abroad, who collaborate with the Universal Design of ICT research group. The agreement is required to ensure that the master project is of mutual interest for all parties, and for establishing necessary supervision abroad. The student's supervisor will be able to continue giving remote supervision from Norway via email and video/conference-calling.

Requirements:

• An average grade C in previously completed courses.
• Acceptance from a receiving professor or institution to an exchange-stay with the necessary academic relevance. Per November 9, 2016 we have no agreements with receiving institutions or professors, but are working towards establishing this.
• Applications for going abroad must be sent by e-mail to studie-tkd@hioa.no

Deadlines: One month prior to alternative 1) and one semester prior to alternative 2).

Students submit the Master's Thesis for assessment to, and get their ECTS from, Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences.

Please note that it is not currently possible to combine this programme with the ordinary HiOA programmes for exchange and study abroad.

Årsstudiet i organisasjon og ledelse er et praksisnært studium samtidig som det har en teoretisk og forskningsbasert forankring. Kombinasjonen av praksisrelevans og teori bidrar til at studentene oppøver evne til analyse og refleksjon og blir i stand til å løse varierende oppgaver i et yrkesliv som er i stadig endring. Studiet er særlig innrettet mot arbeid i offentlig sektor, men studentene vil også ha relevant kompetanse for næringslivet og frivillige organisasjoner.

Årsstudiet i organisasjon og ledelse har i hovedsak samme emnesammensetning og felles undervisning med tredje studieår ved bachelor i administrasjon og ledelse i offentlig virksomhet. Studiet kan inngå som en del av en bachelorgrad eller ses på som et supplement for studenter som allerede har en bachelorgrad, for eksempel innen ulike profesjonsstudier.

Programplanen gir en oversikt over mål, innhold, organisering, arbeidsmåter og vurderingsformer i programmet og de enkelte emnene som studiet består av.

Studiet egner seg for studenter med toårig økonomisk-administrativ utdanning, eller annen relevant fagbakgrunn (for eksempel sosial/helsefaglig profesjonsutdanning) som ønsker å kvalifisere seg for administrative stillinger, personalforvaltning, økonomistyring eller ledelse, særlig i offentlig virksomhet.

Opptak og rangering av søkere skjer i henhold til forskrift om opptak til studier ved OsloMet.

Krav til utdanning

• 2 års høyere utdanning (120 studiepoeng) med mist 60 studiepoeng innen økonomi, jus sosiologi eller statsvitenskap
• eller fullført bachelorgrad (180 studiepoeng)

Rangering

Dersom det er flere kvalifiserte søkere enn antall studieplasser, rangeres søkerne etter oppnådde konkurransepoeng.